TURA!
Released 2 years ago in 2024. TURA! is a documentary film. directed by Cody Jarrett.
Starring Margaret Cho, Tura Satana, and John Waters
Synopsis
The one and only Tura Satana. Best remembered for her role as the fierce Varla in Russ Meyer’s 1965 cult classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, Tura’s real life was just as wild and unapologetic as her on-screen persona. And her post-film legacy was just as noteworthy, leaving a fist-shaped mark on pop culture and an indelible signature in burlesque stages, queer clubs, and comic conventions everywhere.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Margaret Cho
as Narrator (voice)
Tura Satana
as Self (archive footage)
John Waters
as Self (archive footage)
David Henry Hwang
as Self (archive footage)
Kitten Natividad
as Self (archive footage)
Dennis Busch
as Self (archive footage)
Pamela Des Barres
as Self (archive footage)
Ted V. Mikels
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TURA! about?
The one and only Tura Satana. Best remembered for her role as the fierce Varla in Russ Meyer’s 1965 cult classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, Tura’s real life was just as wild and unapologeti...
Who directed TURA!?
TURA! was directed by Cody Jarrett.
How long is TURA!?
TURA! has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was TURA! released?
TURA! was released on November 9, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in TURA!?
The main cast of TURA! includes Margaret Cho, Tura Satana, John Waters, David Henry Hwang, Kitten Natividad.